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LJ09 GXG

2009 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,900 mi
Last recorded13,900 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 GXG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 13,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 13,900 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp loose

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Sidestand loose

Fail 3 Jul 2024 13,900 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 12,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 7,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 7,149 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied front brake (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 7,103 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 7,102 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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LJ09 GXG is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ09 GXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ09 GXG registered?

LJ09 GXG is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 GXG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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